18k Teddy Brooch
Vintage 1970s Modern Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century English Brooches
White Diamond, 18k Gold
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1990s American Brooches
Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque More Jewelry
Diamond, Platinum
20th Century French Modern Hoop Earrings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Shoulder Bags
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Italian Modern Link Bracelets
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Contemporary Brooches
Emerald, Moonstone, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1910s French Cuff Bracelets
1990s American Retro Brooches
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1980s Austrian Brooches
Gilt Metal
2010s Asian Early Victorian Brooches
Pearl, Diamond, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Brooches
Sterling Silver, Brass
Early 20th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Bracelets
Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
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Vintage 1970s British Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
20th Century Unknown Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s Italian Brooches
Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s French Brooches
Agate, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Brooches
Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s French Brooches
Coral, Onyx, Ruby, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century British Brooches
Ruby, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s American Brooches
Sapphire, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Brooches
Diamond, Ruby
1990s Unknown Retro Brooches
Onyx, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Italian Brooches
Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold
2010s British Modern Brooches
Amethyst, Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Brooches
18k Gold
2010s British Modern Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Brooches
Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s American Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Brooches
Coral, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Contemporary Brooches
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century American Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Italian Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s American Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s Italian Brooches
Ruby, Turquoise Matrix, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Brooches
Cultured Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
20th Century Unknown Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s Brooches
Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches
18k Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Brooches
Blue Sapphire, Ruby, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Finding the Right brooches for You
Antique and vintage brooches, which are decorative jewels traditionally pinned to garments and used to fasten pieces of clothing together where needed, have seen increasing popularity in recent years.
Given their long history, brooches have expectedly taken on a variety of different shapes and forms over time, with jewelers turning to assorted methods of ornamentation for these accessories, including enameling and the integration of pearls and gemstones.
Cameo brooches that originated during the Victorian age are characterized by a shell carved in raised relief that feature portraits of a woman’s profile, while 19th-century micromosaic brooches, comprising innumerable individually placed glass fragments, sometimes feature miniature depictions of a pastoral scene in daily Roman life.
At one time, brooches were symbols of wealth, made primarily from the finest metals and showcasing exquisite precious gemstones. Today, these jewels are inclusive and universal, and you don’t have to travel very far to find an admirer of brooches. They can be richly geometric in form, such as the ornate diamond pins dating from the Art Deco era, or designer-specific, such as the celebrated naturalistic works created by Tiffany & Co., the milk glass and gold confections crafted by Trifari or handmade vintage Chanel brooches of silk or laminated sheer fabric.
Brooches are versatile and adaptable. These decorative accessories can be worn in your hair, on hats, scarves and on the lower point of V-neck clothing. Pin a dazzling brooch to the lapel of your blazer-and-tee combo or add a cluster of smaller pins to your overcoat. And while brooches have their place in “mourning jewelry,” in that a mourning brooch is representative of your connection to a lost loved one, they’re widely seen as romantic and symbolic of love, so much so that a hardcore brooch enthusiast might advocate for brooches to be worn over the heart.
Today, find a wide variety of antique and vintage brooches on 1stDibs, including gold brooches, sapphire brooches and more.
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